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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 320.27 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 320.27 and 127.16 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 320.27 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/320.27 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 320.27 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 40,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,724.90/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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