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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 324.20 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 324.20 and 172.06 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 324.20 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/324.20 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 324.20 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 55,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,781.47/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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