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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.95 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.95 and 175.96 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.95 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.95 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.95 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 56,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826.28/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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