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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 320.80 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 320.80 and 127.55 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 320.80 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/320.80 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 320.80 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 40,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,917.80/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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