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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 324.45 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 324.45 and 176.63 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 324.45 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/324.45 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 324.45 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 57,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,305.98/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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