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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 319.08 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 319.08 and 173.16 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 319.08 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/319.08 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 319.08 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 55,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,251.89/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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