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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 351.99 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 351.99 and 177.06 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 351.99 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/351.99 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 351.99 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 62,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,323.35/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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