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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 320.93 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 320.93 and 127.65 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 320.93 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/320.93 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 320.93 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 40,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967.63/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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