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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 323.94 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 323.94 and 179.08 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 323.94 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/323.94 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 323.94 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 58,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011.18/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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