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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 321.63 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 321.63 and 129.54 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 321.63 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/321.63 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 321.63 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 41,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,663.95/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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