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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.40 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.40 and 181.38 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.40 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.40 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.40 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 64,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,099.69/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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