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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 322.49 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 322.49 and 128.76 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 322.49 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/322.49 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 322.49 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 41,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,523.81/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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