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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.51, 320.04 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.51, 320.04 and 176.97 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.51 : 320.04 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.51/320.04 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.51x = 320.04 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.51x = 56,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637.48/231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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