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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 324.66 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 324.66 and 173.28 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 324.66 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/324.66 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 324.66 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 56,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,257.08/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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