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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.06 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.06 and 170.56 is: 235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.06 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.06 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.06 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 54,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,759.99/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.09

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