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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 324.80 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 324.80 and 173.30 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 324.80 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/324.80 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 324.80 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 56,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287.84/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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