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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 325.01 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 325.01 and 180.12 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 325.01 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/325.01 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 325.01 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 58,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,542.47/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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