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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 347.73 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 347.73 and 177.36 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 347.73 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/347.73 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 347.73 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 61,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,673.39/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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