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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 325.62 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 325.62 and 173.60 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 325.62 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/325.62 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 325.62 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 56,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527.63/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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