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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 324.15 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 324.15 and 179.40 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 324.15 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/324.15 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 324.15 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 58,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152.51/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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