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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 351.02 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 351.02 and 175.88 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 351.02 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/351.02 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 351.02 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 61,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,737.40/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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