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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.57 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.57 and 174.69 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.57 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.57 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.57 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 61,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764.27/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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