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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 346.86 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 346.86 and 115.68 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 346.86 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/346.86 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 346.86 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 40,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124.76/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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