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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 317.45 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 317.45 and 171.05 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 317.45 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/317.45 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 317.45 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 54,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298.66/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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