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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 348.24 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 348.24 and 174.34 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 348.24 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/348.24 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 348.24 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 60,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,712.16/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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