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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 322.71 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 322.71 and 128.93 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 322.71 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/322.71 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 322.71 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 41,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,606.36/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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