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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.05, 321.58 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.05, 321.58 and 128.13 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.05 : 321.58 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.05/321.58 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.05x = 321.58 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.05x = 41,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,204.05/233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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