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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.78 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.78 and 128.26 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.78 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.78 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.78 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 41,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,270.70/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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