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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 318.74 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 318.74 and 176.14 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 318.74 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/318.74 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 318.74 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 56,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142.86/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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