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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 349.79 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 349.79 and 125.17 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 349.79 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/349.79 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 349.79 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 43,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781.71/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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