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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321.48 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321.48 and 128.04 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321.48 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321.48 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321.48 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 41,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162.30/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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