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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 321.58 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 321.58 and 128.11 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 321.58 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/321.58 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 321.58 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 41,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,195.37/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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