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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 324.23 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 324.23 and 130.06 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 324.23 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/324.23 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 324.23 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 42,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,167.41/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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