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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 347.55 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 347.55 and 174.61 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 347.55 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/347.55 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 347.55 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 60,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,685.71/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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