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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.68 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.68 and 179.55 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.68 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.68 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.68 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 58,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,116.74/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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