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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.52 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.52 and 181.99 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.52 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.52 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.52 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 58,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,879.01/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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