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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 325.04 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 325.04 and 130.63 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 325.04 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/325.04 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 325.04 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 42,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,459.98/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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