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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.79 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.79 and 174.68 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.79 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.79 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.79 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 61,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,800.04/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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