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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.13 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.13 and 176.82 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.13 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.13 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.13 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 57,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488.60/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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