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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.26 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.26 and 174.12 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.26 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.26 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.26 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 61,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,509.63/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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