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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 322.62 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 322.62 and 180.60 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 322.62 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/322.62 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 322.62 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 58,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.17/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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