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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 323.87 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 323.87 and 182.25 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 323.87 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/323.87 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 323.87 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 59,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024.40/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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