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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 321.56 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 321.56 and 173.24 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 321.56 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/321.56 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 321.56 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 55,707.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707.05/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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