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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.49 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.49 and 182.10 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.49 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.49 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.49 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 63,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,824.23/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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