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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 346.59 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 346.59 and 170.06 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 346.59 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/346.59 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 346.59 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 58,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,939.36/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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