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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 325.06 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 325.06 and 180.49 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 325.06 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/325.06 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 325.06 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 58,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670.08/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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