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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.82 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.82 and 117.59 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.82 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.82 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.82 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 41,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134.75/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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