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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 352.91 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 352.91 and 173.82 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 352.91 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/352.91 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 352.91 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 61,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342.60/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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