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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 320.99 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 320.99 and 180.57 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 320.99 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/320.99 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 320.99 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 57,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,960.26/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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