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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 350.19 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 350.19 and 111.65 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 350.19 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/350.19 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 350.19 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 39,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,096.96/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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