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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 351.12 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 351.12 and 176.28 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 351.12 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/351.12 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 351.12 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 61,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,894.78/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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