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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.02 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.02 and 172.93 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.02 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.02 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.02 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 60,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,528.96/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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