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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 347.01 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 347.01 and 170.00 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 347.01 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/347.01 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 347.01 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 58,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,991.11/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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