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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 350.12 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 350.12 and 117.92 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 350.12 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/350.12 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 350.12 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 41,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283.81/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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