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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 324.69 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 324.69 and 170.02 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 324.69 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/324.69 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 324.69 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 55,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203.79/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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