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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 324.18 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 324.18 and 130.01 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 324.18 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/324.18 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 324.18 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 42,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145.02/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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