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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.21 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.21 and 177.30 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.21 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.21 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.21 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 61,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,737.63/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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