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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 347.93 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 347.93 and 171.28 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 347.93 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/347.93 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 347.93 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 59,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593.45/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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