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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 320.63 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 320.63 and 173.73 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 320.63 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/320.63 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 320.63 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 55,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703.48/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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