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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 349.35 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 349.35 and 175.08 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 349.35 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/349.35 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 349.35 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 61,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,163.32/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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