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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 348.08 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 348.08 and 177.70 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 348.08 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/348.08 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 348.08 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 61,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853.82/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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