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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 350.66 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 350.66 and 172.95 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 350.66 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/350.66 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 350.66 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 60,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,646.65/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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