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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 322.44 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 322.44 and 130.16 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 322.44 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/322.44 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 322.44 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 41,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,968.79/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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