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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 323.49 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 323.49 and 179.14 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 323.49 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/323.49 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 323.49 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 57,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950.00/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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