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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 321.18 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 321.18 and 177.36 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 321.18 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/321.18 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 321.18 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 56,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,964.48/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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