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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 325.24 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 325.24 and 130.76 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 325.24 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/325.24 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 325.24 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 42,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528.38/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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