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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.24 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.24 and 172.98 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.24 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.24 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.24 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 56,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087.04/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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