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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 349.73 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 349.73 and 117.70 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 349.73 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/349.73 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 349.73 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 41,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163.22/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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