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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 323.99 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 323.99 and 172.94 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 323.99 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/323.99 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 323.99 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 56,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,031.26/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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