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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 323.20 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 323.20 and 171.17 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 323.20 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/323.20 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 323.20 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 55,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321.29/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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