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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 352.08 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 352.08 and 182.66 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 352.08 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/352.08 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 352.08 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 64,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,309.17/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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