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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 349.74 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 349.74 and 123.72 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 349.74 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/349.74 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 349.74 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 43,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269.83/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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