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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 323.99 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 323.99 and 182.45 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 323.99 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/323.99 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 323.99 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 59,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,109.44/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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