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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 322.15 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 322.15 and 171.44 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 322.15 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/322.15 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 322.15 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 55,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226.93/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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