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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 349.32 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 349.32 and 172.16 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 349.32 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/349.32 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 349.32 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 60,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,138.93/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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