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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 323.99 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 323.99 and 179.55 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 323.99 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/323.99 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 323.99 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 58,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171.51/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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