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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 351.09 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 351.09 and 173.24 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 351.09 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/351.09 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 351.09 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 60,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822.39/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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