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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 352.55 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 352.55 and 180.76 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 352.55 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/352.55 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 352.55 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 63,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,726.94/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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