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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 318.70 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 318.70 and 172.22 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 318.70 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/318.70 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 318.70 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 54,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,886.51/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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