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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.16 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.16 and 182.11 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.16 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.16 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.16 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 63,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767.64/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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