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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.31 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.31 and 174.44 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.31 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.31 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.31 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 60,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,583.02/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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