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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 350.16 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 350.16 and 182.07 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 350.16 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/350.16 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 350.16 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 63,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,753.21/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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