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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 348.59 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 348.59 and 171.10 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 348.59 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/348.59 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 348.59 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 59,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,643.75/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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