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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 319.74 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 319.74 and 126.78 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 319.74 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/319.74 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 319.74 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 40,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534.96/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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