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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 349.87 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 349.87 and 111.55 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 349.87 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/349.87 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 349.87 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 39,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,028.00/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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