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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.72 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.72 and 177.24 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.72 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.72 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.72 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 57,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553.37/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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