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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 318.87 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 318.87 and 181.58 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 318.87 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/318.87 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 318.87 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 57,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898.82/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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