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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 348.63 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 348.63 and 174.75 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 348.63 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/348.63 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 348.63 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 60,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923.09/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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