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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 324.21 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 324.21 and 182.46 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 324.21 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/324.21 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 324.21 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 59,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155.36/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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