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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 345.84 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 345.84 and 176.57 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 345.84 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/345.84 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 345.84 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 61,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064.97/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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