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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 352.05 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 352.05 and 174.26 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 352.05 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/352.05 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 352.05 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 61,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347.14/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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