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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 353.53 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 353.53 and 174.52 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 353.53 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/353.53 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 353.53 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 61,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697.62/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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