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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.57 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.57 and 170.86 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.57 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.57 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.57 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 54,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,943.45/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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