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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 319.84 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 319.84 and 173.09 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 319.84 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/319.84 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 319.84 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 55,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.07/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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