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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 351.59 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 351.59 and 170.79 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 351.59 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/351.59 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 351.59 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 60,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,047.20/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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