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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.25 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.25 and 174.70 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.25 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.25 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.25 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 61,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538.08/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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