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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 321.48 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 321.48 and 128.05 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 321.48 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/321.48 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 321.48 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 41,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164.71/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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