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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 320.45 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 320.45 and 173.30 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 320.45 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/320.45 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 320.45 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 55,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,531.52/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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