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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 347.91 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 347.91 and 171.91 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 347.91 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/347.91 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 347.91 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 59,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809.21/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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