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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 320.97 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 320.97 and 174.58 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 320.97 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/320.97 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 320.97 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 56,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034.94/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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