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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 319.26 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 319.26 and 173.32 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 319.26 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/319.26 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 319.26 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 55,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334.14/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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