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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 348.06 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 348.06 and 171.28 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 348.06 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/348.06 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 348.06 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 59,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615.72/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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