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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.26 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.26 and 170.80 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.26 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.26 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.26 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 59,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,312.01/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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