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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 319.83 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 319.83 and 176.66 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 319.83 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/319.83 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 319.83 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 56,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,501.17/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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