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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.79 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.79 and 173.44 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.79 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.79 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.79 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 60,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,147.26/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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