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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 319.81 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 319.81 and 126.84 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 319.81 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/319.81 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 319.81 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 40,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565.14/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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