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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.72 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.72 and 177.32 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.72 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.72 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.72 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 61,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835.03/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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