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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 325.66 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 325.66 and 180.51 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 325.66 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/325.66 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 325.66 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 58,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,783.62/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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