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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 351.78 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 351.78 and 170.16 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 351.78 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/351.78 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 351.78 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 59,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,858.88/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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