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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 325.02 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 325.02 and 170.00 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 325.02 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/325.02 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 325.02 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 55,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254.21/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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