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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.11 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.11 and 182.51 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.11 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.11 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.11 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 59,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150.78/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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