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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.36 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.36 and 173.16 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.36 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.36 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.36 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 56,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,166.18/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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