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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.05 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.05 and 182.72 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.05 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.05 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.05 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 64,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,143.82/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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