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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 321.04 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 321.04 and 170.39 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 321.04 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/321.04 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 321.04 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 54,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.38/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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