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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 351.78 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 351.78 and 180.76 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 351.78 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/351.78 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 351.78 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 63,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,587.75/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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