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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.48 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.48 and 174.24 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.48 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.48 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.48 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 60,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544.04/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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