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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 350.17 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 350.17 and 116.37 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 350.17 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/350.17 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 350.17 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 40,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,749.28/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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