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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 323.54 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 323.54 and 181.79 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 323.54 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/323.54 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 323.54 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 58,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,816.39/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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