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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 351.51 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 351.51 and 173.86 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 351.51 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/351.51 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 351.51 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 61,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,113.53/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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