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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 347.58 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 347.58 and 116.21 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 347.58 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/347.58 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 347.58 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 40,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.53/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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