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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 350.69 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 350.69 and 182.53 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 350.69 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/350.69 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 350.69 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 64,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010.53/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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