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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 351.66 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 351.66 and 183.07 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 351.66 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/351.66 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 351.66 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 64,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,378.40/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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