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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 321.76 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 321.76 and 128.25 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 321.76 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/321.76 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 321.76 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 41,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,265.72/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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