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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 352.97 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 352.97 and 170.72 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 352.97 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/352.97 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 352.97 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 60,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259.04/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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