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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 352.26 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 352.26 and 174.09 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 352.26 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/352.26 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 352.26 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 61,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324.94/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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