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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.74 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.74 and 174.46 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.74 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.74 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.74 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 60,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,666.72/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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