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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 346.91 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 346.91 and 170.45 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 346.91 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/346.91 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 346.91 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 59,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128.22/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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