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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.63 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.63 and 181.02 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.63 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.63 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.63 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 63,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,833.08/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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