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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.58 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.58 and 177.03 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.58 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.58 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.58 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 56,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752.28/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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