Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.12 and 174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.12 and 174 is: 260.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231.72 : 347.12 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231.72/347.12 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231.72x = 347.12 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231.72x = 60,398.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,398.88/231.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260.65
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