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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 352.94 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 352.94 and 172.94 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 352.94 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/352.94 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 352.94 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 61,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037.44/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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