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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 347.34 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 347.34 and 170.99 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 347.34 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/347.34 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 347.34 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 59,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389.07/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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