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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 322.73 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 322.73 and 181.21 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 322.73 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/322.73 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 322.73 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 58,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481.90/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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