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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 321.01 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 321.01 and 174.44 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 321.01 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/321.01 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 321.01 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 55,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,996.98/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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