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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 321 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 321 and 177.43 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 321 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/321 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 321 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 56,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,955.03/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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