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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 348.32 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 348.32 and 174.36 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 348.32 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/348.32 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 348.32 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 60,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,733.08/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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