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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.38 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.38 and 170.14 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.38 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.38 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.38 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 58,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,933.09/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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