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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.51 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.51 and 115.48 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.51 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.51 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.51 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 40,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014.97/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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