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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 352.60 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 352.60 and 177.26 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 352.60 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/352.60 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 352.60 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 62,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,499.67/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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