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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 323.53 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 323.53 and 179.73 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 323.53 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/323.53 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 323.53 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 58,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,147.60/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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