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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 319.84 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 319.84 and 176.44 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 319.84 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/319.84 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 319.84 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 56,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,432.57/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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