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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 349.30 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 349.30 and 172.05 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 349.30 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/349.30 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 349.30 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 60,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,096.63/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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