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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 320.55 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 320.55 and 179.10 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 320.55 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/320.55 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 320.55 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 57,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,410.51/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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