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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 321.13 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 321.13 and 170.49 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 321.13 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/321.13 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 321.13 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 54,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,749.45/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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