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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.50 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.50 and 171.60 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.50 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.50 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.50 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 55,341
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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