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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 346.79 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 346.79 and 182.45 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 346.79 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/346.79 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 346.79 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 63,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,270.56/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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