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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.32, 321.96 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.32, 321.96 and 178 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.32 : 321.96 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.32/321.96 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.32x = 321.96 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.32x = 57,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.88/233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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