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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.71 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.71 and 128.22 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.71 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.71 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.71 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 41,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249.66/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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