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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.17, 351.41 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.17, 351.41 and 173.45 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.17 : 351.41 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.17/351.41 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.17x = 351.41 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.17x = 60,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,949.44/234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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