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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 349.93 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 349.93 and 111.52 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 349.93 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/349.93 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 349.93 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 39,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024.19/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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