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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 352.17 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 352.17 and 177.28 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 352.17 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/352.17 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 352.17 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 62,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432.48/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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