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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.38 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.38 and 181.23 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.38 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.38 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.38 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 58,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,606.16/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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