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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.67 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.67 and 181.07 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.67 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.67 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.67 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 58,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244.79/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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