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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.17 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.17 and 128.50 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.17 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.17 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.17 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 41,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141.85/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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