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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 348.36 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 348.36 and 170.83 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 348.36 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/348.36 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 348.36 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 59,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,510.34/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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