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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 322.39 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 322.39 and 177.03 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 322.39 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/322.39 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 322.39 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 57,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072.70/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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