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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.82 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.82 and 177.82 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.82 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.82 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.82 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 57,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224.78/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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