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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.45, 350.08 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.45, 350.08 and 117.85 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.45 : 350.08 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.45/350.08 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.45x = 350.08 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.45x = 41,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.93/233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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