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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 319.67 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 319.67 and 172.46 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 319.67 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/319.67 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 319.67 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 55,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131.52/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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