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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 322.71 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 322.71 and 181.82 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 322.71 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/322.71 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 322.71 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 58,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,675.13/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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