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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.76 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.76 and 184.16 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.76 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.76 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.76 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 59,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,991.96/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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