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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.95, 320.21 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.95, 320.21 and 179.37 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.95 : 320.21 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.95/320.21 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.95x = 320.21 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.95x = 57,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,435.17/231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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