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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 350.00 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 350.00 and 117.81 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 350.00 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/350.00 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 350.00 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 41,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.79/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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