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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.67, 347.28 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.67, 347.28 and 116.05 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.67 : 347.28 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.67/347.28 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.67x = 347.28 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.67x = 40,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.84/231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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