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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 321.56 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 321.56 and 128.11 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 321.56 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/321.56 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 321.56 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 41,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192.80/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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