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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 349.56 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 349.56 and 175.94 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 349.56 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/349.56 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 349.56 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 61,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499.84/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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