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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 319.05 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 319.05 and 181.62 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 319.05 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/319.05 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 319.05 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 57,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,945.86/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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