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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 349.28 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 349.28 and 171.50 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 349.28 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/349.28 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 349.28 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 59,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899.77/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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