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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.18, 324.57 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.18, 324.57 and 130.29 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.18 : 324.57 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.18/324.57 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.18x = 324.57 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.18x = 42,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287.57/235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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