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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 321.37 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 321.37 and 126.53 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 321.37 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/321.37 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 321.37 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 40,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663.43/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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