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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.62 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.62 and 172.20 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.62 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.62 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.62 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 60,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,204.56/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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