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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 324.88 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 324.88 and 170.12 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 324.88 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/324.88 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 324.88 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 55,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,268.59/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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