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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 324.16 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 324.16 and 176.80 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 324.16 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/324.16 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 324.16 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 57,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,311.49/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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