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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 349.92 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 349.92 and 175.56 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 349.92 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/349.92 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 349.92 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 61,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,431.96/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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