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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 347.94 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 347.94 and 171.30 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 347.94 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/347.94 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 347.94 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 59,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602.12/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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