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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.15 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.15 and 170.97 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.15 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.15 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.15 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 59,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523.21/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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