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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.70 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.70 and 170.89 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.70 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.70 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.70 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 54,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972.85/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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