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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 319.61 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 319.61 and 126.69 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 319.61 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/319.61 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 319.61 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 40,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,490.51/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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