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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.68 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.68 and 173.61 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.68 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.68 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.68 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 61,054.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054.30/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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