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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 326.48 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 326.48 and 181.77 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 326.48 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/326.48 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 326.48 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 59,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343.36/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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