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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 354.04 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 354.04 and 181.76 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 354.04 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/354.04 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 354.04 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 64,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350.31/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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