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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 346.80 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 346.80 and 177.26 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 346.80 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/346.80 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 346.80 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 61,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473.77/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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