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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 323.73 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 323.73 and 176.58 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 323.73 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/323.73 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 323.73 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 57,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.24/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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