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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 348.84 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 348.84 and 171.76 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 348.84 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/348.84 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 348.84 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 59,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,916.76/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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