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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 351.95 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 351.95 and 180.45 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 351.95 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/351.95 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 351.95 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 63,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,508.48/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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