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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 346.64 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 346.64 and 173.45 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 346.64 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/346.64 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 346.64 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 60,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,124.71/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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