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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.82 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.82 and 171.75 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.82 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.82 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.82 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 59,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222.84/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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