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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 349.52 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 349.52 and 117.30 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 349.52 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/349.52 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 349.52 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 40,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998.70/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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