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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 324.34 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 324.34 and 173.13 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 324.34 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/324.34 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 324.34 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 56,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,152.98/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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