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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 321.10 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 321.10 and 174.55 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 321.10 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/321.10 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 321.10 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 56,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048.01/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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