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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 346.44 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 346.44 and 170.25 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 346.44 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/346.44 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 346.44 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 58,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,981.41/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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