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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 321.09 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 321.09 and 177.57 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 321.09 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/321.09 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 321.09 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 57,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.95/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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