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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 346.95 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 346.95 and 176.94 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 346.95 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/346.95 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 346.95 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 61,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,389.33/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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