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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 352.35 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 352.35 and 181.08 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 352.35 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/352.35 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 352.35 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 63,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803.54/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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