Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.44 and 171.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.44 and 171.99 is: 257.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233.62 : 350.44 = 171.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233.62/350.44 = 171.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233.62x = 350.44 × 171.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233.62x = 60,271.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,271.75/233.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257.99
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