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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 353.16 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 353.16 and 181.53 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 353.16 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/353.16 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 353.16 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 64,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,109.13/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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