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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 322.46 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 322.46 and 128.75 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 322.46 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/322.46 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 322.46 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 41,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,517.76/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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