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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.45 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.45 and 116.07 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.45 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.45 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.45 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 40,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326.78/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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