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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 320.34 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 320.34 and 177.22 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 320.34 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/320.34 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 320.34 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 56,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770.65/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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