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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.66 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.66 and 128.19 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.66 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.66 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.66 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 41,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.60/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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