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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.06 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.06 and 176.46 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.06 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.06 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.06 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 61,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948.05/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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