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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 325.09 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 325.09 and 130.66 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 325.09 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/325.09 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 325.09 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 42,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,476.26/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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