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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 326.16 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 326.16 and 182.66 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 326.16 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/326.16 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 326.16 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 59,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,574.75/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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