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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 318.48 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 318.48 and 181.79 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 318.48 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/318.48 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 318.48 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 57,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898.21/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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