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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.93 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.93 and 115.67 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.93 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.93 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.93 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 40,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.39/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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