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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 321.80 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 321.80 and 171.18 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 321.80 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/321.80 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 321.80 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 55,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,086.96/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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