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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 321.28 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 321.28 and 170.86 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 321.28 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/321.28 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 321.28 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 54,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,893.90/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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