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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 325.52 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 325.52 and 173.95 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 325.52 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/325.52 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 325.52 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 56,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623.17/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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