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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 347.90 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 347.90 and 174.86 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 347.90 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/347.90 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 347.90 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 60,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,832.48/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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