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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.45 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.45 and 131.67 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.45 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.45 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.45 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 42,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720.33/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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