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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 346.77 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 346.77 and 182.70 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 346.77 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/346.77 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 346.77 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 63,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.88/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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