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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 324.78 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 324.78 and 173.54 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 324.78 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/324.78 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 324.78 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 56,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,362.32/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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