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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 324.70 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 324.70 and 170.18 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 324.70 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/324.70 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 324.70 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 55,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.40/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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