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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 350.88 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 350.88 and 173.28 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 350.88 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/350.88 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 350.88 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 60,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,800.49/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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