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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 351.90 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 351.90 and 180.54 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 351.90 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/351.90 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 351.90 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 63,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,532.03/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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