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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 353.04 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 353.04 and 171.04 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 353.04 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/353.04 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 353.04 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 60,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383.96/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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