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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.95, 347.66 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.95, 347.66 and 116.49 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.95 : 347.66 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.95/347.66 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.95x = 347.66 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.95x = 40,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,496.59/231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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