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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.73 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.73 and 177.85 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.73 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.73 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.73 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 57,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,219.68/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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