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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 346.08 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 346.08 and 170.04 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 346.08 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/346.08 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 346.08 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 58,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847.44/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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