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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.66 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.66 and 171.02 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.66 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.66 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.66 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 55,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010.29/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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