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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 322.26 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 322.26 and 177.88 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 322.26 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/322.26 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 322.26 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 57,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,323.61/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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