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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 325.04 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 325.04 and 148.17 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 325.04 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/325.04 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 325.04 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 48,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.18/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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