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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 320.97 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 320.97 and 174.76 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 320.97 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/320.97 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 320.97 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 56,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,092.72/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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