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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 319.74 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 319.74 and 128.19 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 319.74 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/319.74 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 319.74 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 40,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986.83/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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