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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 326.70 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 326.70 and 181.65 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 326.70 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/326.70 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 326.70 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 59,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,345.06/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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