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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.16 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.16 and 171.42 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.16 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.16 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.16 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 55,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.60/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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