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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 323.98 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 323.98 and 182.48 is: 251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 323.98 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/323.98 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 323.98 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 59,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,119.87/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.66

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