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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 320.56 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 320.56 and 170.44 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 320.56 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/320.56 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 320.56 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 54,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,636.25/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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