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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 319.86 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 319.86 and 173.45 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 319.86 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/319.86 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 319.86 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 55,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479.72/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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