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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 352.56 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 352.56 and 174.26 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 352.56 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/352.56 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 352.56 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 61,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437.11/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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