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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 348.02 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 348.02 and 171.20 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 348.02 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/348.02 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 348.02 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 59,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,581.02/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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