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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.73 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.73 and 174.33 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.73 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.73 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.73 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 61,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,491.42/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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