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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 347.31 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 347.31 and 170.46 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 347.31 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/347.31 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 347.31 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 59,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202.46/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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