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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 324.54 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 324.54 and 177.24 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 324.54 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/324.54 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 324.54 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 57,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,521.47/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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