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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 325.14 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 325.14 and 180.74 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 325.14 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/325.14 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 325.14 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 58,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,765.80/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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