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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 322.40 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 322.40 and 171.16 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 322.40 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/322.40 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 322.40 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 55,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181.98/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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