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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 347.15 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 347.15 and 179.82 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 347.15 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/347.15 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 347.15 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 62,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,423.61/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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