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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 349.86 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 349.86 and 111.45 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 349.86 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/349.86 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 349.86 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 38,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.90/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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