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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 352.86 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 352.86 and 171.52 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 352.86 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/352.86 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 352.86 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 60,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,522.55/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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