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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 324.49 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 324.49 and 130.25 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 324.49 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/324.49 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 324.49 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 42,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.87/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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