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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351.64 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351.64 and 183.20 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351.64 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351.64 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351.64 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 64,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,418.92/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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