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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 319.75 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 319.75 and 179.05 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 319.75 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/319.75 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 319.75 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 57,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,250.00/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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