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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.43 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.43 and 171.46 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.43 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.43 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.43 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 59,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740.51/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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