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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 319.85 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 319.85 and 179.45 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 319.85 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/319.85 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 319.85 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 57,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394.59/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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