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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.67, 346.69 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.67, 346.69 and 177.13 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.67 : 346.69 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.67/346.69 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.67x = 346.69 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.67x = 61,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,409.20/231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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