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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 350.01 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 350.01 and 172.86 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 350.01 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/350.01 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 350.01 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 60,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.73/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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