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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 321.60 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 321.60 and 129.52 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 321.60 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/321.60 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 321.60 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 41,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653.63/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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