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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 319.38 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 319.38 and 173.32 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 319.38 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/319.38 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 319.38 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 55,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354.94/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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