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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 347.32 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 347.32 and 171.08 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 347.32 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/347.32 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 347.32 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 59,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,419.51/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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