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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 347.88 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 347.88 and 170.40 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 347.88 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/347.88 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 347.88 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 59,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278.75/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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