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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 349.14 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 349.14 and 177.25 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 349.14 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/349.14 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 349.14 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 61,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,883.75/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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