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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 324.08 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 324.08 and 179.81 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 324.08 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/324.08 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 324.08 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 58,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,272.74/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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