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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 350.22 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 350.22 and 111.74 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 350.22 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/350.22 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 350.22 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 39,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133.58/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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