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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 352.94 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 352.94 and 170.73 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 352.94 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/352.94 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 352.94 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 60,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,256.59/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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