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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 324.18 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 324.18 and 176.57 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 324.18 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/324.18 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 324.18 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 57,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240.46/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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