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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.49 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.49 and 171.66 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.49 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.49 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.49 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 60,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680.09/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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