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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 346.40 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 346.40 and 176.15 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 346.40 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/346.40 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 346.40 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 61,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015.75/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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