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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 325.43 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 325.43 and 180.63 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 325.43 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/325.43 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 325.43 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 58,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780.79/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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