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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 349.63 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 349.63 and 172.95 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 349.63 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/349.63 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 349.63 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 60,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,469.70/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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