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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.31 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.31 and 170.66 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.31 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.31 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.31 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 59,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.19/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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