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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 349.80 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 349.80 and 172.41 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 349.80 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/349.80 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 349.80 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 60,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,309.02/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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