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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.75, 321.22 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.75, 321.22 and 129.27 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 321.22 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/321.22 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 321.22 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 41,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524.11/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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