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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 318.35 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 318.35 and 171.44 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 318.35 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/318.35 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 318.35 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 54,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,577.92/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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