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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 325.24 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 325.24 and 170.23 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 325.24 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/325.24 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 325.24 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 55,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,364.54/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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