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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 322.55 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 322.55 and 178.62 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 322.55 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/322.55 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 322.55 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 57,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,613.88/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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