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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 325.55 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 325.55 and 180.69 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 325.55 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/325.55 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 325.55 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 58,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,822.73/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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