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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 350.18 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 350.18 and 173.03 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 350.18 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/350.18 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 350.18 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 60,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590.78/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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