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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 321.79 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 321.79 and 134.89 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 321.79 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/321.79 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 321.79 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 43,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.25/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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