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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.18 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.18 and 173.88 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.18 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.18 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.18 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 61,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,237.06/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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