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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 320.28 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 320.28 and 176.77 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 320.28 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/320.28 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 320.28 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 56,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615.90/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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