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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.33 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.33 and 111.79 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.33 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.33 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.33 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 39,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.79/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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