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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 325.18 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 325.18 and 130.74 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 325.18 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/325.18 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 325.18 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 42,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511.75/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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