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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 353.50 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 353.50 and 178.34 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 353.50 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/353.50 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 353.50 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 63,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,043.19/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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