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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.18 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.18 and 173.39 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.18 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.18 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.18 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 56,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,382.96/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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