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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 323.03 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 323.03 and 175.60 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 323.03 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/323.03 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 323.03 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 56,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722.45/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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