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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.55, 320.91 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.55, 320.91 and 127.64 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.55 : 320.91 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.55/320.91 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.55x = 320.91 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.55x = 40,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959.35/232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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