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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 320.88 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 320.88 and 170.46 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 320.88 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/320.88 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 320.88 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 54,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697.63/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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