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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.28 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.28 and 174.75 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.28 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.28 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.28 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 61,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735.68/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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