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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 347.09 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 347.09 and 170.10 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 347.09 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/347.09 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 347.09 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 59,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039.16/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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