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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.16 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.16 and 185.60 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.16 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.16 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.16 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 59,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,978.50/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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