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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 350.34 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 350.34 and 173.08 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 350.34 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/350.34 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 350.34 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 60,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,636.85/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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