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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 325.54 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 325.54 and 180.28 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 325.54 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/325.54 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 325.54 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 58,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.35/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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