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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.26 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.26 and 177.16 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.26 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.26 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.26 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 62,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,406.38/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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