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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 348.71 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 348.71 and 174.83 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 348.71 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/348.71 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 348.71 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 60,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962.35/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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