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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 325.20 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 325.20 and 173.54 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 325.20 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/325.20 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 325.20 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 56,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,435.21/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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