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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 348.67 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 348.67 and 170.71 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 348.67 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/348.67 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 348.67 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 59,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,520.80/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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