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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 351.47 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 351.47 and 173.83 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 351.47 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/351.47 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 351.47 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 61,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,095.16/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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