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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 323.48 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 323.48 and 129.49 is: 178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 323.48 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/323.48 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 323.48 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 41,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.78/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.69

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