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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 323.69 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 323.69 and 184.53 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 323.69 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/323.69 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 323.69 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 59,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,729.59/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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