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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 320.88 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 320.88 and 157.70 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 320.88 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/320.88 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 320.88 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 50,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602.78/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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