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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 347.71 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 347.71 and 177.68 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 347.71 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/347.71 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 347.71 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 61,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778.49/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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