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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.28 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.28 and 176.40 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.28 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.28 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.28 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 57,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,026.59/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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