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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 352.95 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 352.95 and 170.80 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 352.95 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/352.95 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 352.95 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 60,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,283.86/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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