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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 322.16 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 322.16 and 128.54 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 322.16 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/322.16 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 322.16 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 41,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408.19/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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