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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 319.40 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 319.40 and 179 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 319.40 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/319.40 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 319.40 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 57,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172.60/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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