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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 346.44 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 346.44 and 173.79 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 346.44 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/346.44 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 346.44 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 60,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207.81/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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