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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 347.26 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 347.26 and 173.76 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 347.26 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/347.26 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 347.26 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 60,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,339.90/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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