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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.96 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.96 and 177.90 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.96 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.96 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.96 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 61,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,901.22/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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