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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 323.96 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 323.96 and 179.36 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 323.96 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/323.96 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 323.96 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 58,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102.95/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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