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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 351.96 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 351.96 and 180.32 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 351.96 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/351.96 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 351.96 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 63,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465.43/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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