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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 324.60 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 324.60 and 128.87 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 324.60 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/324.60 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 324.60 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 41,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,829.90/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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