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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 323.61 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 323.61 and 184.76 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 323.61 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/323.61 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 323.61 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 59,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,790.18/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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