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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 346.80 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 346.80 and 170.40 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 346.80 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/346.80 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 346.80 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 59,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094.72/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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