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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 346.05 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 346.05 and 170.10 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 346.05 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/346.05 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 346.05 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 58,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863.11/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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