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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 321.94 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 321.94 and 174.95 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 321.94 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/321.94 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 321.94 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 56,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321.36/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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