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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 317.82 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 317.82 and 181.27 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 317.82 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/317.82 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 317.82 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 57,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,611.23/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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