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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.54 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.54 and 130.22 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.54 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.54 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.54 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 42,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.51/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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