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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.58 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.58 and 173.98 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.58 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.58 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.58 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 55,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948.49/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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