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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.38 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.38 and 127.25 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.38 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.38 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.38 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 40,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,767.00/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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