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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 320.08 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 320.08 and 127.04 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 320.08 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/320.08 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 320.08 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 40,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,661.68/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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