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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 347.76 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 347.76 and 177.94 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 347.76 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/347.76 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 347.76 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 61,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,880.41/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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