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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 353.04 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 353.04 and 173.33 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 353.04 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/353.04 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 353.04 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 61,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190.22/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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