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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.40 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.40 and 180.96 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.40 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.40 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.40 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 58,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341.50/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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