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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.28 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.28 and 173.35 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.28 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.28 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.28 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 61,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,065.99/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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