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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.93 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.93 and 177.18 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.93 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.93 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.93 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 57,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571.10/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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