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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 324.50 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 324.50 and 173.32 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 324.50 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/324.50 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 324.50 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 56,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242.34/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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