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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.80 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.80 and 170.30 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.80 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.80 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.80 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 59,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060.04/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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