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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 320.57 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 320.57 and 170.07 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 320.57 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/320.57 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 320.57 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 54,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520.87/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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