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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.48, 352.74 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.48, 352.74 and 171.16 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.48 : 352.74 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.48/352.74 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.48x = 352.74 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.48x = 60,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,374.98/235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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