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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.92, 348.72 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.92, 348.72 and 171.28 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.92 : 348.72 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.92/348.72 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.92x = 348.72 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.92x = 59,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,728.76/232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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