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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.97 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.97 and 177.48 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.97 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.97 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.97 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 62,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,822.60/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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