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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 352.64 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 352.64 and 178.56 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 352.64 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/352.64 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 352.64 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 62,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,967.40/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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