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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 346.92 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 346.92 and 115.70 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 346.92 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/346.92 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 346.92 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 40,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138.64/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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