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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 352.60 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 352.60 and 181.14 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 352.60 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/352.60 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 352.60 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 63,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,869.96/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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