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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 350.75 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 350.75 and 173.70 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 350.75 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/350.75 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 350.75 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 60,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,925.71/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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