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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 317.52 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 317.52 and 171.24 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 317.52 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/317.52 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 317.52 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 54,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,372.12/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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