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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 353.31 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 353.31 and 178.44 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 353.31 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/353.31 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 353.31 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 63,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,044.64/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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