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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 322.08 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 322.08 and 129.90 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 322.08 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/322.08 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 322.08 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 41,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838.19/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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