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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 321.57 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 321.57 and 128.10 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 321.57 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/321.57 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 321.57 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 41,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193.12/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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