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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 324.48 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 324.48 and 170.02 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 324.48 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/324.48 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 324.48 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 55,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.00/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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