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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 322.09 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 322.09 and 178.19 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 322.09 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/322.09 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 322.09 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 57,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.61/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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