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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 320.29 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 320.29 and 179.73 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 320.29 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/320.29 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 320.29 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 57,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565.27/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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