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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 324.53 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 324.53 and 170.05 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 324.53 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/324.53 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 324.53 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 55,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185.48/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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