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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 323.57 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 323.57 and 179.34 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 323.57 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/323.57 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 323.57 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 58,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029.04/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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