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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.82 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.82 and 173.36 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.82 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.82 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.82 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 60,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,124.72/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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