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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.24 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.24 and 171.72 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.24 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.24 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.24 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 59,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,799.77/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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