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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 322.25 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 322.25 and 171.09 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 322.25 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/322.25 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 322.25 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 55,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132.90/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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