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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 323.97 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 323.97 and 129.87 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 323.97 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/323.97 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 323.97 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 42,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073.98/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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