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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 352.11 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 352.11 and 174.20 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 352.11 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/352.11 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 352.11 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 61,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337.56/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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