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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.88 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.88 and 177.44 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.88 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.88 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.88 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 62,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.02/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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