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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 322.70 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 322.70 and 128.93 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 322.70 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/322.70 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 322.70 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 41,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605.71/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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