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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 323.51 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 323.51 and 181.63 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 323.51 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/323.51 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 323.51 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 58,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759.12/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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