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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.34 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.34 and 180.16 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.34 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.34 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.34 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 57,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712.45/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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