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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 320.20 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 320.20 and 172.98 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 320.20 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/320.20 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 320.20 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 55,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,387.76/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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