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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 323.79 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 323.79 and 131.13 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 323.79 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/323.79 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 323.79 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 42,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458.58/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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