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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 322.62 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 322.62 and 181.41 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 322.62 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/322.62 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 322.62 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 58,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,526.49/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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