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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 351.90 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 351.90 and 176.84 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 351.90 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/351.90 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 351.90 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 62,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,228.24/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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