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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.68 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.68 and 116.16 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.68 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.68 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.68 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 40,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,386.51/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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