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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 351.76 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 351.76 and 173.12 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 351.76 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/351.76 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 351.76 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 60,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,896.69/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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