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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 321.13 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 321.13 and 170.80 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 321.13 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/321.13 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 321.13 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 54,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,849.81/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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