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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.80 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.80 and 181.52 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.80 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.80 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.80 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 64,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,040.26/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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