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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 345.90 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 345.90 and 176.69 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 345.90 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/345.90 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 345.90 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 61,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,117.07/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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