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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 321.41 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 321.41 and 170.91 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 321.41 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/321.41 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 321.41 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 54,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932.61/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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