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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 317.45 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 317.45 and 171.70 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 317.45 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/317.45 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 317.45 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 54,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506.17/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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