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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 322.30 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 322.30 and 178.55 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 322.30 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/322.30 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 322.30 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 57,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544.61/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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