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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.73 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.73 and 175.74 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.73 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.73 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.73 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 61,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,460.67/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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