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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.32 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.32 and 132.59 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.32 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.32 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.32 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 42,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.20/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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