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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 352.23 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 352.23 and 177.04 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 352.23 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/352.23 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 352.23 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 62,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358.80/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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