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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.79, 347.73 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.79, 347.73 and 116.26 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.79 : 347.73 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.79/347.73 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.79x = 347.73 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.79x = 40,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,427.09/231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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