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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 320.45 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 320.45 and 174.21 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 320.45 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/320.45 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 320.45 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 55,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824.72/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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