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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 323.01 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 323.01 and 178.97 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 323.01 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/323.01 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 323.01 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 57,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,807.48/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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