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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 350.80 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 350.80 and 173.05 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 350.80 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/350.80 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 350.80 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 60,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705.94/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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