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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 318.92 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 318.92 and 182.16 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 318.92 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/318.92 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 318.92 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 58,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.56/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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