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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 324.68 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 324.68 and 157.59 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 324.68 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/324.68 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 324.68 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 51,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,165.93/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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