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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 322.31 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 322.31 and 171.53 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 322.31 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/322.31 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 322.31 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 55,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285.83/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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