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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.73 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.73 and 177.05 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.73 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.73 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.73 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 56,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,783.64/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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