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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.57 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.57 and 175.23 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.57 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.57 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.57 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 61,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,955.19/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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