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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347 and 170.06 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 59,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010.82/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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