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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 317.62 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 317.62 and 171.82 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 317.62 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/317.62 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 317.62 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 54,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573.47/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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