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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.74, 319.79 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.74, 319.79 and 126.83 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.74 : 319.79 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.74/319.79 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.74x = 319.79 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.74x = 40,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,558.97/231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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