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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 323.78 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 323.78 and 181.95 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 323.78 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/323.78 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 323.78 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 58,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911.77/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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