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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.22 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.22 and 170.19 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.22 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.22 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.22 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 54,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498.24/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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