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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 325.16 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 325.16 and 173.16 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 325.16 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/325.16 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 325.16 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 56,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304.71/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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