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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 351.83 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 351.83 and 170.25 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 351.83 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/351.83 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 351.83 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 59,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899.06/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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