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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 352.85 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 352.85 and 180.77 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 352.85 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/352.85 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 352.85 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 63,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782.03/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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