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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 350.64 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 350.64 and 182.61 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 350.64 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/350.64 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 350.64 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 64,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030.37/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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