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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 319.04 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 319.04 and 131.61 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 319.04 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/319.04 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 319.04 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 41,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,988.20/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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