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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 325.74 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 325.74 and 170.20 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 325.74 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/325.74 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 325.74 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 55,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,440.95/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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