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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 352.14 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 352.14 and 179.25 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 352.14 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/352.14 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 352.14 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 63,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,121.10/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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