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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.17 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.17 and 129.96 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.17 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.17 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.17 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 41,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869.21/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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