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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 349.22 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 349.22 and 172.01 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 349.22 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/349.22 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 349.22 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 60,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,070.64/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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