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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 349.94 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 349.94 and 170.93 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 349.94 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/349.94 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 349.94 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 59,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816.55/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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