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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 352.44 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 352.44 and 174.48 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 352.44 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/352.44 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 352.44 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 61,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493.73/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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