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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.10, 325.58 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.10, 325.58 and 180.62 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.10 : 325.58 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.10/325.58 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.10x = 325.58 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.10x = 58,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,806.26/236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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