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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 320.94 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 320.94 and 170.56 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 320.94 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/320.94 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 320.94 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 54,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738.72/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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