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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 323.94 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 323.94 and 129.84 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 323.94 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/323.94 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 323.94 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 42,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060.37/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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