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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 325.23 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 325.23 and 130.78 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 325.23 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/325.23 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 325.23 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 42,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534.23/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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