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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 350.03 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 350.03 and 117.77 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 350.03 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/350.03 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 350.03 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 41,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221.58/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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