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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.48 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.48 and 179.13 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.48 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.48 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.48 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 57,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,944.08/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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