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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.79, 324.50 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.79, 324.50 and 179.53 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.79 : 324.50 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.79/324.50 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.79x = 324.50 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.79x = 58,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257.49/234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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