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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 320.11 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 320.11 and 176.58 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 320.11 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/320.11 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 320.11 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 56,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,524.58/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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