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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.57 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.57 and 171.15 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.57 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.57 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.57 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 59,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657.76/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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