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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 320.68 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 320.68 and 170.48 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 320.68 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/320.68 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 320.68 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 54,667.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,667.78/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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