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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.71 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.71 and 128.23 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.71 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.71 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.71 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 41,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,251.26/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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