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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 348.33 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 348.33 and 174.44 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 348.33 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/348.33 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 348.33 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 60,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,762.69/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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