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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 346.86 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 346.86 and 173.61 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 346.86 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/346.86 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 346.86 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 60,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,218.36/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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