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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.25 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.25 and 181.59 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 323.25 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/323.25 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 323.25 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 58,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698.97/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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