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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.70, 319.74 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.70, 319.74 and 133.45 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.70 : 319.74 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.70/319.74 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.70x = 319.74 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.70x = 42,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.30/231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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