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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.11, 351.18 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.11, 351.18 and 173.06 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.11 : 351.18 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.11/351.18 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.11x = 351.18 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.11x = 60,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,774.35/234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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