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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 321.15 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 321.15 and 170.65 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 321.15 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/321.15 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 321.15 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 54,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804.25/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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