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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 355.20 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 355.20 and 175.48 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 355.20 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/355.20 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 355.20 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 62,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,330.50/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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