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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.31, 346.56 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.31, 346.56 and 170.16 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.31 : 346.56 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.31/346.56 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.31x = 346.56 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.31x = 58,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970.65/231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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