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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 326.74 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 326.74 and 181.56 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 326.74 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/326.74 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 326.74 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 59,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322.91/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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