Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 324.15 and 179.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234.99, 324.15 and 179.55 is: 247.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234.99 : 324.15 = 179.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234.99/324.15 = 179.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234.99x = 324.15 × 179.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234.99x = 58,201.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,201.13/234.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247.67
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