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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.35, 352.41 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.35, 352.41 and 180.69 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.35 : 352.41 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.35/352.41 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.35x = 352.41 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.35x = 63,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676.96/235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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