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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 324.17 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 324.17 and 187.46 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 324.17 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/324.17 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 324.17 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 60,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766.35/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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