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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 320.90 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 320.90 and 173.79 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 320.90 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/320.90 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 320.90 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 55,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768.34/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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