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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 349.93 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 349.93 and 123.85 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 349.93 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/349.93 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 349.93 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 43,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336.46/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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