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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.35, 349.86 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.35, 349.86 and 111.72 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.35 : 349.86 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.35/349.86 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.35x = 349.86 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.35x = 39,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086.36/233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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