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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 320.70 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 320.70 and 128.89 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 320.70 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/320.70 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 320.70 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 41,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,335.02/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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