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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.49 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.49 and 111.89 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.49 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.49 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.49 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 39,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,216.33/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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