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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 320.61 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 320.61 and 170.29 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 320.61 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/320.61 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 320.61 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 54,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,594.95/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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