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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 320.33 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 320.33 and 179.47 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 320.33 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/320.33 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 320.33 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 57,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488.84/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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