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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 325.17 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 325.17 and 180.50 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 325.17 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/325.17 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 325.17 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 58,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694.00/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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