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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 324.87 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 324.87 and 176.64 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 324.87 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/324.87 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 324.87 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 57,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385.04/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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