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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 323.61 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 323.61 and 129.59 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 323.61 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/323.61 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 323.61 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 41,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934.35/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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