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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 352.04 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 352.04 and 177.62 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 352.04 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/352.04 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 352.04 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 62,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526.70/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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