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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 351.20 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 351.20 and 176.35 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 351.20 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/351.20 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 351.20 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 61,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,934.12/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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