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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 321.24 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 321.24 and 127.87 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 321.24 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/321.24 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 321.24 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 41,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,076.96/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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