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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 346.50 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 346.50 and 173.49 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 346.50 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/346.50 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 346.50 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 60,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,114.29/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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