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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 320.74 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 320.74 and 174.12 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 320.74 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/320.74 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 320.74 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 55,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,847.25/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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