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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 322.78 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 322.78 and 128.99 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 322.78 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/322.78 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 322.78 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 41,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635.88/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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