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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 350.10 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 350.10 and 176.35 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 350.10 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/350.10 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 350.10 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 61,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740.14/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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