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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 349.71 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 349.71 and 124.95 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 349.71 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/349.71 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 349.71 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 43,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,696.26/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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