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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 350.82 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 350.82 and 173.09 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 350.82 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/350.82 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 350.82 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 60,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,721.68/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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