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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 349.32 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 349.32 and 172.45 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 349.32 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/349.32 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 349.32 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 60,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238.49/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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