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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.62 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.62 and 172.94 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.62 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.62 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.62 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 60,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,636.22/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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