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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 347.40 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 347.40 and 171.18 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 347.40 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/347.40 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 347.40 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 59,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,467.93/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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