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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.72 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.72 and 171.12 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.72 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.72 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.72 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 55,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052.73/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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