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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 321.10 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 321.10 and 134.46 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 321.10 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/321.10 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 321.10 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 43,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175.11/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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