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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 351.11 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 351.11 and 170.39 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 351.11 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/351.11 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 351.11 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 59,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824.78/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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