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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 326.16 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 326.16 and 181.54 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 326.16 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/326.16 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 326.16 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 59,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,210.95/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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