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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 348.06 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 348.06 and 177.37 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 348.06 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/348.06 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 348.06 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 61,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735.40/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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