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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.63 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.63 and 172.98 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.63 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.63 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.63 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 56,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.50/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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