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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 349.71 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 349.71 and 117.66 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 349.71 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/349.71 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 349.71 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 41,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146.88/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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