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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 321.22 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 321.22 and 170.34 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 321.22 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/321.22 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 321.22 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 54,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716.61/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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