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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 353 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 353 and 174.04 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 353 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/353 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 353 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 61,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,436.12/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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