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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.52 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.52 and 178.88 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.52 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.52 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.52 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 57,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,155.74/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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