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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 321.50 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 321.50 and 178.14 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 321.50 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/321.50 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 321.50 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 57,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272.01/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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