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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 347.40 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 347.40 and 173.06 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 347.40 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/347.40 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 347.40 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 60,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,119.31/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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