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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 349.40 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 349.40 and 172.11 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 349.40 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/349.40 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 349.40 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 60,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,136.97/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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