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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.45 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.45 and 118.05 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.45 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.45 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.45 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 41,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370.62/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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