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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 323.10 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 323.10 and 182.16 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 323.10 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/323.10 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 323.10 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 58,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,855.90/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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