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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.05 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.05 and 182.07 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.05 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.05 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.05 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 58,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,817.71/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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