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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.38 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.38 and 111.86 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.38 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.38 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.38 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 39,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,194.55/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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