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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 322.08 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 322.08 and 171.64 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 322.08 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/322.08 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 322.08 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 55,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281.81/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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