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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 346.05 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 346.05 and 172.80 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 346.05 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/346.05 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 346.05 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 59,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797.44/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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