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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 319.70 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 319.70 and 185.17 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 319.70 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/319.70 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 319.70 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 59,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,197.12/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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