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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 321.14 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 321.14 and 174.71 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 321.14 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/321.14 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 321.14 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 56,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105.50/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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