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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 347.23 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 347.23 and 170.81 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 347.23 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/347.23 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 347.23 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 59,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,310.80/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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