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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 320.74 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 320.74 and 134.17 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 320.74 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/320.74 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 320.74 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 43,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033.69/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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