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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.21 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.21 and 170.37 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.21 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.21 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.21 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 55,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406.03/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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