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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.48 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.48 and 128.72 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.48 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.48 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.48 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 41,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252.19/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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