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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 348.57 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 348.57 and 178.20 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 348.57 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/348.57 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 348.57 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 62,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,115.17/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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