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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 321.69 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 321.69 and 174.64 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 321.69 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/321.69 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 321.69 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 56,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179.94/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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