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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.87 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.87 and 177.58 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.87 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.87 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.87 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 57,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157.67/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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