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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 349.28 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 349.28 and 171.72 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 349.28 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/349.28 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 349.28 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 59,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,977.50/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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