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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 347.79 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 347.79 and 174.24 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 347.79 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/347.79 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 347.79 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 60,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598.93/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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