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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.51 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.51 and 134.13 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.51 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.51 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.51 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 43,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,257.60/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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