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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 353.11 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 353.11 and 170.63 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 353.11 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/353.11 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 353.11 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 60,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,251.60/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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