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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.80 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.80 and 127.52 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.80 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.80 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.80 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 40,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,653.38/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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