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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 348.72 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 348.72 and 174.88 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 348.72 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/348.72 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 348.72 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 60,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984.15/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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