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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 352.26 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 352.26 and 174.10 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 352.26 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/352.26 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 352.26 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 61,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,328.47/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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