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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 347.58 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 347.58 and 171.04 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 347.58 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/347.58 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 347.58 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 59,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,450.08/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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