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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 325.02 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 325.02 and 170.10 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 325.02 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/325.02 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 325.02 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 55,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285.90/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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