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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 346.88 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 346.88 and 179.83 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 346.88 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/346.88 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 346.88 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 62,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379.43/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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