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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 350.10 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 350.10 and 111.57 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 350.10 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/350.10 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 350.10 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 39,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,060.66/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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