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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 323.48 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 323.48 and 179.19 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 323.48 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/323.48 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 323.48 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 57,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.49/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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