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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.39 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.39 and 170.64 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.39 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.39 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.39 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 60,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301.62/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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