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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 348.80 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 348.80 and 174.83 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 348.80 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/348.80 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 348.80 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 60,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,978.09/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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