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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 322.44 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 322.44 and 171.59 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 322.44 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/322.44 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 322.44 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 55,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325.01/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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