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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.90 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.90 and 176.52 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.90 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.90 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.90 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 57,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351.35/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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