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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 322.02 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 322.02 and 129.84 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 322.02 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/322.02 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 322.02 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 41,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,810.43/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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