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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 347.58 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 347.58 and 174.10 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 347.58 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/347.58 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 347.58 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 60,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,513.68/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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