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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.57 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.57 and 181.62 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.57 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.57 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.57 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 64,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214.48/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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