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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 348.75 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 348.75 and 181 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 348.75 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/348.75 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 348.75 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 63,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,123.75/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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