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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.85 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.85 and 181.94 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.85 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.85 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.85 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 58,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738.17/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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