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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 325.27 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 325.27 and 130.81 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 325.27 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/325.27 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 325.27 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 42,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546.29/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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