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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.97 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.97 and 87.17 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.97 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.97 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.97 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 30,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506.88/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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