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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.97 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.97 and 174.15 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.97 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.97 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.97 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 61,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,467.09/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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