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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.97 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.97 and 182.37 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.97 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.97 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.97 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 59,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082.94/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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