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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.82 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.82 and 171.73 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.82 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.82 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.82 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 55,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438.07/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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