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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 321.60 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 321.60 and 128.13 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 321.60 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/321.60 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 321.60 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 41,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207.09/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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