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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 349.62 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 349.62 and 117.45 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 349.62 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/349.62 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 349.62 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 41,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062.43/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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