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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 320.74 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 320.74 and 134.18 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 320.74 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/320.74 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 320.74 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 43,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,035.63/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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