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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 347.67 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 347.67 and 177.30 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 347.67 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/347.67 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 347.67 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 61,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641.89/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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