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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.15 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.15 and 172.63 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.15 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.15 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.15 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 59,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755.87/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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