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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 352.52 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 352.52 and 170.22 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 352.52 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/352.52 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 352.52 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 60,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,005.95/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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