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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 324.91 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 324.91 and 176.58 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 324.91 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/324.91 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 324.91 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 57,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.83/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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