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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 353.36 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 353.36 and 174.35 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 353.36 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/353.36 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 353.36 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 61,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605.68/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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