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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 323.36 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 323.36 and 182.96 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 323.36 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/323.36 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 323.36 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 59,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161.95/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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