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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.39, 323.46 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.39, 323.46 and 129.49 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.39 : 323.46 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.39/323.46 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.39x = 323.46 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.39x = 41,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.33/234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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