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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 323.62 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 323.62 and 179.11 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 323.62 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/323.62 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 323.62 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 57,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.58/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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