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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321.50 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321.50 and 129.47 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321.50 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321.50 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321.50 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 41,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,622.35/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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