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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 346.56 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 346.56 and 176.37 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 346.56 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/346.56 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 346.56 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 61,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122.79/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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