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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.66 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.66 and 174.93 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.66 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.66 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.66 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 61,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864.87/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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