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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.67, 319.69 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.67, 319.69 and 126.76 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.67 : 319.69 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.67/319.69 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.67x = 319.69 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.67x = 40,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523.66/231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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