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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.44 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.44 and 170.96 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.44 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.44 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.44 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 60,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253.14/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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