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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 324.34 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 324.34 and 172.82 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 324.34 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/324.34 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 324.34 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 56,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052.44/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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