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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 320.18 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 320.18 and 176.68 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 320.18 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/320.18 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 320.18 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 56,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,569.40/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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