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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 320.21 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 320.21 and 173.70 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 320.21 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/320.21 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 320.21 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 55,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620.48/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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