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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 347.92 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 347.92 and 181.00 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 347.92 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/347.92 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 347.92 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 62,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,971.78/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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