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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 324.81 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 324.81 and 176.49 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 324.81 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/324.81 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 324.81 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 57,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325.72/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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