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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 320.82 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 320.82 and 170.48 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 320.82 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/320.82 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 320.82 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 54,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,693.39/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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