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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 320.76 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 320.76 and 127.53 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 320.76 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/320.76 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 320.76 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 40,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.52/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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