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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 319.88 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 319.88 and 179.69 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 319.88 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/319.88 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 319.88 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 57,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478.09/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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