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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.45, 347.39 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.45, 347.39 and 170.39 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.45 : 347.39 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.45/347.39 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.45x = 347.39 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.45x = 59,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,191.78/231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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