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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 320.87 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 320.87 and 127.61 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 320.87 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/320.87 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 320.87 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 40,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,943.98/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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