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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 320.66 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 320.66 and 176.70 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 320.66 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/320.66 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 320.66 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 56,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,660.62/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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