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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 349.53 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 349.53 and 171.49 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 349.53 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/349.53 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 349.53 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 59,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940.90/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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