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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 325.47 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 325.47 and 182.16 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 325.47 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/325.47 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 325.47 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 59,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,287.62/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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