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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 325.06 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 325.06 and 177.32 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 325.06 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/325.06 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 325.06 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 57,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639.64/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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